Capital Pride Festival

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Join the LGBTQ+ community, on America’s Mainstreet, historic Pennsylvania Avenue, for the Pride 2018 Festival in the Nation’s Capital, presented by Live! Casino & Hotel. Enjoy a full day of entertainment, music, food, drink, education, and celebration. The Pride Festival includes three stages of national and local talent, and will host 300 exhibitors including local community groups and businesses, food vendors, and organizations looking to promote their products and services to our community. Engage, learn, and celebrate with the many diverse organizations that represent…us.

This family friendly event is FREE and open to the public.

Donations are encouraged and go to support the Capital Pride Alliance and LGBTQ+ partner organizations.

The Festival is on Pennsylvania Ave. from 7th to 3rd NW

Although general Festival entry is free to the public, tickets can be purchased for designated Pride Concert areas.

Due to large crowds and very hot asphalt, it’s recommended that you leave pets at home.

Please note that bags/backpacks will be subject to search, so consider leaving them at home for your convenience.

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Exhibitors

Each year over 300 diverse organizations exhibit at the Pride Festival. Take the opportunity to engage a community of athletes, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, government officials, possible employers, and much more.

Exhibitor Registration

Rates & Registration available December 1, 2018.

Secure your spot to share the services you provide, promote your brand, and recruit volunteers and clients in front of nearly half a million people on America’s main street, Pennsylvania Ave.

Exhibitor Listing & Placement

Updated as registrations received.

The listing of exhibitors participating will be updated as they register. Booth placement is based a booth number and color zone that corresponds to a location on the festival map. Booth placements will be published after May 1st and are subject to change.

Food & Beverage

Capitol North Food Court & Beverage Garden

12pm – 9:30pm

The Capitol Food Court & Beverage Garden is located on Constitution Avenue, north of Pennsylvania Avenue and near the Capitol Stage. Includes a select array of tasty foods, beer, and wine.

Open to all ages.

Capitol Beverage Garden*

1pm – 9:30pm

The Capitol Beverage Garden will provide revelers the best view of the U.S. Capitol and the chance to experience the entertainment on the Capitol Concert Stage. You will also be able to enjoy your favorite spirit, beer, and or wine.

*Must be 21 to enter.

Monument Beverage Garden & Food Court

12pm – 7pm

The Monument Beverage Garden will provide revelers the opportunity to cool down or heat up while watching and listening to great entertainment on the Monument Festival Stage, while sipping their favorite beverage and and enjoying a bite to eat.

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Dupont Beverage Garden*

12pm – 8pm

The Dupont Beverage Garden will allow you to enjoy your favorite beverage while dancing to the beats of some of the best local DJ’s.

* Must be 21 to enter.

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Entertainment

Monument Festival Stage

12pm – 7pm

The Monument Festival Stage sits on Constitution Avenue and 6th St. with the Washington Monument as the backdrop. It will include a diverse array of musical talent offerings. This stage is located within the Monument Beverage Garden and Food Court.

Open to all ages.

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Dupont Dance Stage*

12pm – 8pm

The Dupont Dance Stage will highlight some of the best local DJ’s and offer the best escape from the hot sun. This stage is located within the Dupont Beverage Garden.

* Must be 21 to enter.

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Capitol Concert Stage

1pm – 10pm

The Capitol Stage sits at the east end of the festival on Pennsylvania Ave. at 3rd St. with the United States Capitol as the backdrop. It will include headlining international entertainers and showcase some of the best LGBTQ+ talent. This stage includes a VIP Zone, Pit Zone, Accessibility Zone, and is located near the Capitol Beverage Garden and Capitol Food Court.

Open to all ages.

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Family and Educational Activity Area & Fun Zone

12pm – 7pm

The fun zone will host the 30’ tall inflatable water slide and misting tents provided by DC Water to beat the summer heat. The family area will also host food vendors, face painters, and covered tables and chairs. Thank you to Rainbow Families for assisting with the family areas at both the parade and festival.

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Festival Advocates

The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn More